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# Konstantin Somov (1869–1939)

Konstantin Somov is a Russian artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $29,260. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Konstantin Somov sold in 2018 for $48,181, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Konstantin Somov work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Konstantin Somov work is $29,260.

The median Konstantin Somov work on paper sells for $48,181 across 15 lots.

The median Konstantin Somov painting sells for $28,399 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $28,399 | $97,057 | — | 2019-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $48,181 | $362,788 | 93.8% | 2019-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $146,102‡ | $362,788 | — | 2018-06-04 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $14,642–$100,296 | $48,181 | $362,788 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $362,788 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $230,930 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $97,057 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $28,399 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Konstantin Somov worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Konstantin Somov work is $29,260. The median Konstantin Somov work on paper sells for $48,181 across 15 lots. The median Konstantin Somov painting sells for $28,399 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Konstantin Somov work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Konstantin Somov work on paper is $48,181.

### What is Konstantin Somov's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Konstantin Somov work on paper is $362,788.

### What is the average price of a small Konstantin Somov work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Konstantin Somov work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $48,181, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Konstantin Somov's auction record?

Konstantin Somov's auction record is $362,788, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.